Best Bakhoor in the UAE: How to Choose and Burn It (2026)

Bakhoor (بخور) is the scent of an Emirati home. Here is what bakhoor is, how to burn it, and Hamidi's best bakhoor for every room and occasion, made in Dubai.

What is bakhoor?

Bakhoor is scented wood chips or pressed pieces, usually agarwood (oud) soaked in fragrant oils, resins and perfume. It is burned on charcoal or an electric burner (mabkhara) to fill the home, the majlis and clothes with a rich, long-lasting scent.

1. Bakhoor Oud

Black pepper and saffron over rose and smoky olibanum, with a base of rich woods, amber and musk. A classic oud bakhoor for the majlis and guests. Shop Bakhoor Oud

2. Bakhoor Musk Tahara

White lotus and lemon, a heart of rose, vanilla and honey, and a soft base of sandalwood and white musk. Clean and gentle, ideal for bedrooms and everyday use. Shop Bakhoor Musk Tahara

3. Bakhoor Amber

Saffron and black pepper with rose and patchouli, on a warm base of agarwood, sandalwood, cedar and labdanum. Rich and warm for evenings. Shop Bakhoor Amber

4. Bakhoor Bayt Al Oud

Vanilla, cardamom and saffron opening into rose and patchouli, with agarwood and incense in the base. Sweet and spicy. Shop Bayt Al Oud

5. Bakhoor Black Musk

Green apple, cardamom, pepper and lavender over cedar, orris, amber and patchouli. A fresher, fruity-spicy bakhoor. Shop Bakhoor Black Musk

6. Bakhoor Al Zuhur

Bergamot and mandarin with jasmine, lily of the valley and violet, on musk, cedar and vanilla. A floral choice for those who find oud too heavy. Shop Bakhoor Al Zuhur

7. Luxury oud sticks and tablet bakhoor

For special occasions, the Luxury Qasar Al Ameer oud sticks offer a bold, spicy oud. For an easy, mess-free option, try tablet bakhoor such as Aqeeq. Shop Qasar Al Ameer · Shop Aqeeq Tablet Bakhoor

How to burn bakhoor

  • Light a charcoal disc and wait until it is covered in grey ash, or switch on an electric burner.
  • Place one or two small pieces of bakhoor on top. A little goes a long way.
  • Walk the burner through the room, or hold clothes and hair above it (never too close) to scent them.
  • Use it in a ventilated room and never leave a lit burner unattended.

Which bakhoor for which room?

  • Majlis and guests: Bakhoor Oud or Bakhoor Amber.
  • Bedroom and everyday: Bakhoor Musk Tahara or Bakhoor Al Zuhur.
  • Something different: Bakhoor Black Musk or Bayt Al Oud.

Browse all bakhoor, pair it with an air freshener, or read our guide to the best oud perfumes in the UAE.

FAQ

What is bakhoor?

Bakhoor is scented wood chips or pressed pieces, usually agarwood soaked in fragrant oils and resins, burned on charcoal or an electric burner to perfume the home and clothes.

How do you burn bakhoor?

Heat a charcoal disc until it is covered in grey ash, or use an electric burner, then place one or two small pieces of bakhoor on top. Use it in a ventilated room and never leave it unattended.

What is the difference between bakhoor and oud?

Oud is the fragrant resin of the agarwood tree. Bakhoor is a blend, often of agarwood chips with perfume oils and resins, so it can smell of oud, musk, amber or flowers.

Which Hamidi bakhoor is best for the home?

Bakhoor Oud and Bakhoor Amber suit the majlis and guests; Bakhoor Musk Tahara and Bakhoor Al Zuhur are lighter choices for everyday use.

Do you deliver across the UAE?

Yes, hamidi.ae delivers across the UAE, with prices in AED.

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